The African-Asian Divide

Offering an analysis of the institutions that have affected patterns of capital accumulation in Kenya by the African and Asian communities, this book explores the following question: why have Africans not gained a more dominant position in urban manufacturing in Kenya?

The analysis is supported by the results of a contemporary survey of 120 manufacturing firms in Nairobi's metal sector that highlight the division between smaller African firms and larger Asian ones.

List of Tables and Maps
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Institutional Theory, Africa and Ethnic Business Communities
Institutional Diversity Prior to 1900
Discrete and Evolutionary Change during Colonialism
Land, Agriculture and Urban Business following Independence
Metal Manufacturing: Location and Technology
Legal and Financial Institutions for Enterprises
Inter-firm, Inter-mediated and Informal Credit
Conclusion
Appendices
Notes
Bibliography
Index